Originally Posted by
sbjnyc
I usually use vip check in if open because they usually give you some bottles of water though the front desk sometimes does this as well. I've gotten room upgrades at both but usually this happens when the room I booked is unavailable. I preferred the automated kiosks as it shows you any free upgrade offers but I don't think they do this anymore.
They also have beer and champagne at the VIP check in.